Camellia;1066969 wrote: Crawford, I've got a 4', 75 gallon (in my kitchen) with about 20 gallon sump and average amount of lve rock (including in sump). My skimmer is RO 110 NIB, It skims well. Id use a bigger, better one but with pumps for UV, GFO, Carbon, 2 heaters, 2, 4 X 4 x 12, square sock holders, I'm limited to bottom area space. Any suggestions appreciated.
Dave, Mr GrouperThearpy I would so LOVE your help setting up a water station in the garage! I'm not confident in my abilities to plumb it safely without leak issues. I know you wouldn't say this and not mean it, THANK YOU SO MUCH! However, you've got to let me pay you this time or choose some large corals for your valuable time!
I will search around and find two stackable water containers that will fit in the corner against the wall in the garage oppitsit the closet. Would you mind sending a PM, text, email or call with recommended size containers and the material list I should gather?
I've already got a T with shut-off value plumbed off my return line (3/4" OD threaded I think).
The water lines wouldn't have to go that far < 15' and my RODI is on the wall on the way there! There's two closets prior to the garage so no holes will be visable in the walls (untill breakdown). I've got extra pumps, Mag 9, 2 Mag 4's.. This has been a dream and will save SO much time! OMG, Thank you!
Ralph, magnet ordered, thanks. I've read how you don't use filter socks and just clean your sump. I'm jealous as it sounds so convenient, easy and would be wonderful! Obviously setting up a reef allowing such capabilities comes with knowledge and experience which I lack and ended up with a very high maintenance mixed reef!
My biggest issue is my "specific coral demands" of feeding and food types. I've got a lot of Sun Coral & such type corals that require frequent feedings of small particle foods. The food only appears to get trapped in the skimmer, floss or felt socks.
I could sell off the sun coral colonies and FatHead Dendros but the Sun Corals have spawned at least 3 times. Many of these have grown to 3/4" now when extended. It would be so awesome to have these all grow out into colonies and have hundreds of Sun Corals everywhere!! They are under the ledges, in the nooks and crannies of my life rock, back & sides of other corals.
I've never seen a reef tank full of sun coral like mine. I'd really love to see them continue to grow to see how beautiful it would look as matured corals... Such a dilemma :doh:
Skriz knowing my reef and feeding info now, what would you recommend I run or dose?
GFO, Carbon, bio Pellets???
DavidinGa, that's an average over a month. However I spend a good 30+ minutes spot feeding at minimum every other day....
Fishlips, yes I run a AquaUV 40.
Rodasphoto, I've got a Spectapure RODI but don't know much about what your using. I think it's a great company with solid products. I'll read up on your WC station, thanks.
Thanks everyone for your responses and recommendations.
Dave (Grouper), I am super excited to get a mixing station set up but I know how busy you are so I won't bother you. Please just let me know when you get a break in your schedule and I'll make that day & time work.
Thanks a ton!
